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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1974
Page
2
A Maryland study warns that funding schools and roads may require higher debt and new bonds. It cautions of lower credit ratings and higher interest rates, and the risk of a future burden on taxpayers and potential need to rescue defaulted bonds.
Anne Arundel County announces a recruitment push to hire patrolmen after Baltimore police strike actions. County officials defend disciplinary steps while seeking qualified applicants, aiming to fill posts with officers who meet high standards despite a limited budget.
In Maryland migrant workers gain housing upgrades and expanded education. Camp Somerset on the Eastern Shore hosts about 550 workers and families, while schools and mobile media vans aid roughly 600 children. Somerset Growers Inc plans $200,000 in improvements with federal and state support.
Bethlehem Steel’s Sparrows Point plant in Baltimore reports at least 25 workers showing elevated lead levels this year. Union officials cite 190 workers possibly exposed, with 15 tested earlier and some showing high blood lead readings. Bethlehem denies a plantwide problem and has identified only four workers as endangered.
Fragmented notes suggest political influence disrupts governance at the State College System. Officials debate union affiliation and strategic decisions while leadership discussions cite education goals and organizational constraints.
President Antonio de Spinola announced Guinea will be the first of Portugal's African colonies to gain independence. He said after Guinea, attention would shift to Mozambique and Angola in a brief television interview from Lisbon.
A Baltimore press account reports a petitioner demanding the return of a filing fee. The piece notes a long wait and mentions frustration over a cold and costly process.
In Rome and across Italy an 18 hour general strike began by about 100,000 doctors demanding hospital reform and new labor contracts. Emergency services remained unaffected, according to authorities.
A Chicago report outlines controversy over DDT use with critics accusing AMA Journal of bias while defenders cite ecological risks. Dr. William Ro Merling of Connecticut College comments on the broad public impact and scientific evidence surrounding DDT.
Baltimore AP reports Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wilson Ko Barres accuses Gov. Marvin Mandel of delaying two Court of Special Appeals vacancies until after the fall election. Barres says the plan pressures potential appointees to boost Mandel's reelection.
Gov Marvin Mandel stated Maryland can avoid tax increases, arguing the relief measure passed earlier this year can be funded within current revenue. He urged counties to wait for the 1976 budget approach and indicated no immediate need for new taxes.
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